Joan Austin Honorary Alumni Award
Larry Roper
Larry Roper
As one of the first Black administrators to reach high rank at OSU, Larry Roper was central to many early initiatives to make the university a welcoming place for all students. As he and others have observed, he worked to achieve diversity, equity and
inclusion many years before it became common practice on college campuses. Meanwhile, he also became an important mentor to a broad cross-section of students who sought careers in the field of student services and is widely published and recognized
as a national leader in the field.
View Larry Roper's memory book - signed by friends and family to recognize his achievements.
Donate to OSU Human Services Resource Center in Larry's honor.
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